10 Binge-Worthy Podcasts for Your Road Trip to Listen to

Searching for binge-worthy podcasts to listen to while on your road trip?

I much prefer listening to podcasts rather than music during road trips nowadays.

As much as I love my jam sessions and screaming old Backstreet Boys songs at the top of my lungs, listening to podcasts makes drives feel so much more ~productive~.

Plus, Adam and I have completely different tastes in music, and I always fall asleep to his music during road trips lol.

You actually have to pay attention when listening to podcasts, so it keeps me awake, and Adam doesn’t have to feel alone while driving!

What I love about podcasts is that you always come out of it learning something new, whether it’s hearing other people’s perspectives on a certain topic or getting to know a slice of history.

Here are some of my favourite binge-worthy podcasts worth listening to during your next road trip!

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More tips for planning your next trip

Planning your next trip? Check out my other posts on travel tips:

Putting together your itinerary? Check out my guide on how to plan a travel itinerary.
Traveling on a budget? Here are my tips for traveling on a budget and tips on finding a good Airbnb.
Packing for your trip? Peep out my carry-on packing essentials, or check out my guide on how to pack for a weekend in a personal item.
Planning out all your Instagram photos? Read my tips on how to take travel photos and how to plan your travel outfits.
Renting a car? Here are my road trip tips.
Flying to your destination? Here are my tips for long-haul flights.

Best road trip podcasts

To make things easier, I’ve organized this list into different categories, so you can find podcasts in the genres you’re most interested in.

Here’s how I’ve organized all the genres:

True crime podcasts
Documentary podcasts
Interview podcasts
Lifestyle podcasts

True crime podcasts

Rotten Mango

Stephanie Soo does deep dives into true crime stories, both from the past and today.

Her storytelling is incredible, and she always does it in a way that’s respectful to the victims’ families, without sensationalizing the stories.

Her husband also often joins in and always asks the questions we all want to know!

Canadian True Crime

Maybe you don’t want to listen to true crime podcasts while on your road trip to the middle of nowhere, or maybe you do.

Canadian True Crime is one of my favourite true crime podcasts, and I actively keep up with every single episode that comes out.

Kristi Lee and her team do an incredible job of telling true crime stories based in Canada, some of which you may have heard of and some that might be totally news to you.

Everything is told with straight facts, not too much dramatization, and pure respect for other people involved, which I really admire.

Plus, Kristi just has a great storytelling voice.

Crime Junkie Podcast

Crime Junkie is the #1 true crime podcast, centred around missing persons, unsolved murders, and mysterious deaths.

Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat host the podcast together, and I admire how they take care in telling the stories of victims.

Documentary podcasts

The Conspiracy Files

Colin Browen of the Murder in America podcast is behind The Conspiracy Files.

He dives deep into some of the world’s most dangerous and disturbing conspiracy theories, and every single case is absolutely mind-blowing.

It’s a very dark podcast, but I think a lot of the cases are very important to know about.

I’m Not a Monster

BBC journalist Josh Baker spent four years investigating an American family who became involved with ISIS in I’m Not a Monster.

The podcast is only 10 episodes long, and it’s a fascinating and in-depth look into the whole story.

It’s documentary-style with audio clips and interviews, and it’s extremely well done.

Interview podcasts

The Joe Rogan Experience

The Joe Rogan Experience is one of the most famous (if not the most famous) podcasts out there, and it’s been running since 2009.

Joe often brings on his friends and other guests for chats that can last as long as a few hours, and they’re always interesting.

If you’ve got a couple of hours of driving ahead of you, you can just throw on one of Joe’s podcasts – he literally has over 2,000 episodes.

What I like about the Joe Rogan Experience is that Joe brings on well-known guests from different backgrounds, so you get to hear people’s unique perspectives.

My personal favourite episodes are the ones with Yeonmi Park and Nick Yarris – they’re both super emotional.

Lex Friedman Podcast

Another show I love listening to is the Lex Friedman Podcast.

Lex interviews people from all kinds of backgrounds about all kinds of different things, mostly with a focus on technology.

I really admire how he’s not afraid to approach controversial topics or interview controversial figures.

Death, Sex & Money

Death, Sex & Money talks about exactly what you think it does: death, sex, and money.

It’s hosted by Anna Sale, and she interviews celebrities, experts, and real people.

The topics can obviously be upsetting at times, and you might not agree with every person, but it’s very interesting learning and hearing about other people’s real life stories and experiences.

Lifestyle podcasts

Modern Love

If you’re looking for something a little more light-hearted, you’ll definitely want to listen to the Modern Love podcast, which is based on a New York Times column of the same name.

Each episode features an essay read by popular actors, as well as updates from the essayists themselves at the end.

There are stories of all kinds of love, from romantic love to friendship love.

Some stories are not really about love at all, but they’re all super interesting to listen to.

There’s also an Amazon Prime Video series based on the column, with two seasons available to stream!

The Dave Chang Show

I became a big fan of Dave Chang after watching his shows on Netflix.

If you don’t already know who he is, he’s the chef behind the famous Momofuku restaurants.

He also has a podcast called the Dave Chang Show, where he talks about the restaurant industry, social issues, and more.

If you’re a foodie, you’ll definitely enjoy Dave’s podcast!

Best road trip podcasts:

Rotten Mango
Canadian True Crime
The Conspiracy Files
I’m Not a Monster
The Joe Rogan Experience
Lex Friedman Podcast
Death, Sex & Money
Modern Love
The Dave Chang Show

There are so many awesome podcasts out there, no matter what you’re interested in listening to.

Whether it’s current events, sports, or even true crime, you can find tons of podcasts on all kinds of subjects.

Have you listened to any of these podcasts? What are some podcasts you’d recommend for a road trip? Let me know on Twitter or Instagram!